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Recently Funded Grant Startups

Grant companies represent a specific stage in the startup funding lifecycle, each with unique characteristics and growth opportunities.

Explore 5,039 recently funded grant companies with lead investors, funding amounts, and founding team data.

Last updated: July 2026
Total Companies
5,039
Total Funding
$12.1M
Avg Funding
$484K
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Industries for Grant Funding

IndustryCompaniesTotal Funding
Non Profit4$2.1M
Education2$850K
Association2$1.5M
Charity1$400K
Health Care1$485K
News1$250K
Cyber Security1$540K
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1$300K
Collaboration1$300K
Consulting1$250K

Grant Companies by City

CityCompaniesTotal Funding
New York3$1.3M
Boston2$1.5M
Oakland2$750K
San Francisco2$750K
Geneva1$485K
Pittsburgh1$350K
Philadelphia1$250K
Genève1$540K
Menlo Park1$300K
Mill Valley1$250K

Recently Funded Grant Companies

Export
New York, United States
Charity

Data-Pop Alliance is a collaborative laboratory of researchers, practitioners, policymakers.

$400K raised
Dec 2023
Geneva, Switzerland
Health Care

Transform Health is an organization coalition dedicated to attaining health for everyone in the digital era.

$485K raised
Dec 2023
Pittsburgh, United States
Education

Changes in the Climate AI is a non-profit organization that catalyzes significant work at the nexus of climate change and machine learning.

$350K raised
Dec 2023
Philadelphia, United States
News

Tiny News Collective is a world where everyone can participate in creating relevant, accurate and culturally conscious local news.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Genève, Switzerland
Cyber Security

CyberPeace Institute is an independent and neutral nongovernmental organization.

$540K raised
Dec 2023
Menlo Park, United States
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Black in AI enables to share and collaborate ideas in the field of AI by black people.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Mill Valley, United States
Non Profit

The Earth Genome aims to bring stakeholders together to develop solutions to some of the world's pressing environmental and social problems.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Hudson, United States
Collaboration

Open Supply Hub is a platform for supply chain data that anyone can browse and contribute to.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Boston, United States
Non Profit

Breaktime is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to end young adult homelessness.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2023
London, United Kingdom
Consulting

Open Data Institute is an organization thats works to lead the movement of the open data in the web.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Non Profit

AnnieCannons is a non-profit organization that trains, prepares, and connects people.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Oakland, United States
Career Planning

The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Non Profit

The Marshall Project is a not-for-profit, non-partisan newsroom dedicated to covering America's criminal justice system.

$600K raised
Dec 2023
New York, United States
Internet of Things

All Tech Is Human is informing & inspiring the next generation of responsible technologists & changemakers.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Social

Climate Cabinet Education will provide datasets and products to help local organizers and public authorities.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
Portola Valley, United States
Children

Spectrum Biobank is a non-profit organization founded on the belief that our children deserve access to precision medicine.

$250K raised
Dec 2023
San Francisco, United States
Education

Fast Forward is an accelerator for tech nonprofits.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Berkeley, United States
Analytics

Berkeley Earth is a nonprofit organization that offers a measured approach to climate science through strategic analysis.

$300K raised
Dec 2023
Boston, United States
Association

At JA Worldwide, we give young people the opportunity to change their lives and improve their communities.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Washington, United States
CivicTech

Coding it Forward is a career technology platform that creates new pathways for the public.

$500K raised
Dec 2023
Winston Salem, United States
Biotechnology

Plakous Therapeutics is a human biologics company that specializes in restorative and regenerative healing.

$10K raised
Dec 2022
Arzignano, Italy
Blockchain

The ID Factory provides supply chain traceability solutions for the fashion industry.

$106K raised
Dec 2022
São Paulo, Brazil
Auto Insurance

88i - 1st Digital Insurer focused on Massive Digital Ecosystems (Approved by SUSEP Brazil insurance regulator) offers Embedded Insurance

$250K raised
Dec 2022
Sacramento, United States
Association

The Central Valley Journalism Collaborative operates as a non-profit organization.

$1.0M raised
Dec 2022
Lyon, France
Manufacturing

Releaf Paper is the world's first producer of packaging paper made of urban greenwastes

$2.7M raised
Dec 2022
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What is Grant Funding?

Grant represents a specific stage in the venture capital funding lifecycle. Companies at this stage have unique characteristics that define their growth trajectory and investment requirements.

Typical Funding Range

Varies

The actual amount varies based on market conditions, company traction, and investor appetite.

What It's Used For

Capital raised at this stage is typically used to accelerate growth, expand the team, develop the product, and increase market presence.

Who Invests at the Grant Stage?

Investors at this stage include a mix of venture capital firms, angel investors, and institutional investors, depending on the size and maturity of the company.

Key Metrics Investors Evaluate

Key metrics vary by stage but generally include revenue growth, user acquisition, market size, team strength, and operational efficiency.

Grant Funding Trends

Based on 5,039 grant companies tracked in the VCBacked database, here is a snapshot of current funding activity at this stage.

Average Funding
$484K
Funded Last 12 Months
0
of 25 on this page
Industries Represented
10+
Cities Represented
10+

Top Industries Receiving Grant Funding

4 companies
2 companies
2 companies
1 companies
1 companies

Top Cities for Grant Startups

1.New York
3 companies
2.Boston
2 companies
3.Oakland
2 companies
4.San Francisco
2 companies
5.Geneva
1 companies

How to Find Grant Startups

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You can narrow your search by filtering companies by industry vertical, city or region, or by exploring specific combinations such as Grant non profit companies. Each company profile includes funding details, founder names, and contact information to help you reach out directly.

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